Employee Relations Advisor

Lanes Group

Employee Relations Advisor supporting Lanes Group, the UK's leading wastewater and drainage specialist. Managing complex employee cases, advising managers and ensuring fair, legally compliant people practices.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeLeeds • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee relations cases, providing guidance on UK employment law, and coaching managers to enhance people management practices. Proven ability to conduct investigations and maintain compliance with data protection requirements while managing multiple priorities effectively.

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Employee Relations ManagementUK Employment Law KnowledgeCoaching and Influencing SkillsInvestigation and Analytical SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Disciplinary Case ManagementGrievance Case ManagementCapability Case ManagementAbsence ManagementData Protection Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDecision-Making CapabilityProfessionalism Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 Qualification

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsHR AdvisoryPeople PoliciesFlexible WorkingOperational Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage employee relations cases from initial consultation through to resolution
Provide expert advice on disciplinary, grievance, conduct, capability and absence management matters
Advise managers on People policies, procedures and UK employment legislation
Support family leave and flexible working cases
Conduct and oversee investigations, hearings and appeals where required
Coach, influence and constructively challenge managers to promote best practice people management
Identify trends and opportunities to improve policies, processes and manager capability
Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with data protection requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in an Employee Relations or HR Advisory role with a strong ER focus
Proven experience managing disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence cases from start to finish
Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law and its workplace application
Excellent coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Strong investigation, analytical and decision-making capability
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism under pressure
Experience working within a fast-paced operational environment (desirable)
Experience supporting frontline or blue-collar workforces (desirable)
CIPD Level 5 qualification or currently working towards it (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive and collaborative People Team
Opportunity to develop professional skills
Opportunity to contribute to organisational success and employee experience